Solvers in COMSOL
https://www.comsol.com/forum/thread/124261/solvers-in-comsol28.09.2016 · The direct solver is used as a linear system solver. Navier-Stokes is a nonlinear problem per se. As such a nonlinear method is used around each linear step. That is the convergence progress you see in the graph. Niklas Hello everyone! I am a newbie who seeks help in COMSOL. I have simulated a laminar flow in an annulus using direct solvers.